Drilled my 55Gal tank

[LGangway]

After calling around the Charleston area and getting pricing to drill my tank, I decided to purchase a glass bit and drill it myself. Here is the process I used successfully.

Started by placing some plumbers putty around the outline of the hole desired. Then filled this with water to keep the bit cool during the process.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/Gangway815/Aquarium/2011-03-12_11-09-14_813.jpg
Hole Complete
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/Gangway815/Aquarium/2011-03-12_11-18-29_86.jpg
Added a bulk head
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/Gangway815/Aquarium/2011-03-12_11-32-34_585.jpg
Both holes and bulk heads installed
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/Gangway815/Aquarium/2011-03-13_00-57-20_446.jpg

If you are considering drilling your tank and have questions, feel free to ask!

[jcarbomb]

what brand of tank do you have? I have a 55gal aquaon from petco and it says on the bottom not to drill it but I was wondering if thats just because it will reduce the integrity of the tank.

[littlefish09]

you got lucky. i had a 55 that said the bottom was tempered but i figured the sides were good.

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/hillson09/oops/IMG_2553.jpg

i guessed wrong

[cboy]

most 55's are tempered....i think you have a very rare case here.

[b442adams]

i could be wrong nut 55s with 3/8 glass can be drilled. But most 55s with 1/4 glass cannot be. Has anyone ever seen a tempered 3/8 55?